Nixa High School Course Description Book 2024-2025 (3) - Flipbook - Page 77
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT - 1530
1 Year = 1 Credit
Grade Level: 11-12
This course is designed to give the student a working knowledge of the United States
government. Emphasis will be given to the origins of governments, origins of American
government, foundational documents including but not limited to the United States
Constitution and the added Amendments, the branches and principles of American
government, the economic policies impacting government and the Missouri Constitution.
This course will include The United States Citizenship and Constitution exam (passing
score required for graduation), the Missouri Constitution exam (passing score required for
graduation), and the American Government End of Course exam (required for
graduation). Required for graduation. NCAA Approved Course
AP PSYCHOLOGY - 1552
1 Year = 1 Credit
AP
Grade Level: 10-12
Optional AP Exam Est Fee: $96
The AP Psychology course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of
human behavior and mental processes. While considering the psychologist and studies
that have shaped the field, students explore and apply psychological theories, key
concepts, and phenomena associated with such topics as the biological bases of behavior,
sensation and perception, learning and cognition, motivation, developmental psychology,
testing and individual differences, treatment of abnormal behavior, and social psychology.
Throughout the course, students employ psychological research methods, including
ethical considerations, as they use the scientific method, analyze bias, evaluate claims and
evidence, and effectively communicate ideas. Advanced Placement courses require a
higher level of commitment than a regular class. AP coursework is college level work.
Students will have the option to take the AP exam at the end of the course to gain
college credit. NCAA Approved Course
PSYCHOLOGY - 1550
1 Sem = 0.5 Credit
Grade Level: 10-12
Psychology is the study of the human mind, human behavior, its principles, and
applications. A sample of the topics covered include: how to train the brain, understand
how individuals relate to group behavior, sleep and dreams, laws of attraction,
motivation, mental disorders, mental health, and specific psychological case studies.
NCAA Approved Course
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Prerequisite
Dual Credit
Advanced Placement
Virtual Course
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